The University Program Council will present “In the Mouth of the Dragon: U.S./China Relations in the 21st Century” with human rights activist Harry Wu on Feb. 10.
The lecture is 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium of the Nebraska Union. This event will be free for UNL students (with a valid NCard) and $5 for all others.
A former Chinese political prisoner, Wu moved to the United States and founded the Laogai Research Foundation in 1992, which aims to raise public awareness of China’s system of forced labor camps. Having spent 19 years imprisoned in a Chinese labor and reform camp, Wu is especially concerned with China’s mistreatment of its prisoners. He has written several books recounting his experiences, including his autobiography “Bitter Winds: A Memoir of My Years in China’s Gulag” and “Troublemaker: One Man’s Crusade against China’s Cruelty.”
Wu’s presentation will provide graphic descriptions of China’s mistreatment of its people and will offer a glimpse into its future role as a superpower. He will also discuss a growing cold war between China and the United States that may darken the bright hopes of the 21st century.
The University Program Council is a student organization that provides diverse, educational and entertaining programs to enhance the UNL community.
